Nurse Educator and Performance Improvement Coordinator

NY United Health Services • Johnson City, NY

3d • $41 - $61

About The Position

The Nurse Educator/PI Coordinator on the Unit is responsible for collaborating with the Nurse Managers and Directors of Nursing across sites to plan and implement specific orientation, in-service education, and staff development. Ensures competency of all staff within clinical area. Provides support in review and development of departmental policies and procedures. Consistently meets or exceeds expectations for a Registered Nurse when providing patient care including: the use of Nursing Process to assess, plan, delegate, coordinate, implement and evaluate nursing care; evidence-based practice; patient-centered care; education for patients and families; administration of medications; collaboration with the health care team, productivity and effective resources utilization; participation in Shared Governance; support of a learning environment; and professional development. Conducts annual education needs assessment. Gathers input from Quality Management, Nurse Managers, staff and Nursing Education and Professional Practice. Plans educational programming based on needs assessment, utilizing adult learning principles, which is consistent for all areas cross-site. Schedules educational programming at times to meet staff needs. Coordinates required certifications for the practice area. (i.e., BASIC Coronary Course, Fetal Monitoring, NRP). Develops and maintains a written progressive orientation program that incorporates the Joint Commission standards and New York State requirements along with the Competency Based Orientation Tools (CBO) and UHS Clinical Coaching guidelines. Coordinates and oversees orientation programs in the practice area (may be cross-site) including meeting with new employees regularly during the orientation period to evaluate progress. Provides progress reports to Nurse Managers. Facilitates, coordinates and conducts ongoing quality management and improvement activities for the practice area. Compiles quarterly data related to quality performance improvement indicators and submits to the Nurse Managers and Director of Nursing. Maintains educational records for orientation, mandatory programs, and continuing education programs and submits records to Nursing Education and Professional Practice. Plans and manages the annual Competency Assessment process of staff to ensure completion. Serves as an education consultant to nursing personnel. After appropriate training, functions as a Nurse Planner within the United Health Services Approved Provider Unit for Continuing Nursing Education (through the Nursing Education and Professional Practice Department). Participates in a minimum of one professional nursing organization. Participates in hospital-wide educational activities. Participates in the Clinical Ladder Program as knowledge and expertise develops. Will perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing
• Three (3) years relevant clinical nursing experience
• New York State Registered Nurse
• CPR certification within 3 months of hire
• NRP certification

Nice To Haves

• Clinical Specialist with Master’s Degree in Nursing
• Previous education or management experience
• CPR Basic Life Support Instructor certification
• Professional certification in a related nursing specialty (C-EFM, In-Pt OB)
• Member of AWHONN
• Experience in collaboration with various interdisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Nurse Managers and Directors of Nursing to plan and implement orientation, in-service education, and staff development.
• Ensure competency of all staff within the clinical area.
• Provide support in review and development of departmental policies and procedures.
• Conduct annual education needs assessment.
• Plan educational programming based on needs assessment, utilizing adult learning principles.
• Schedule educational programming to meet staff needs.
• Coordinate required certifications for the practice area.
• Develop and maintain a written progressive orientation program.
• Coordinate and oversee orientation programs in the practice area.
• Provide progress reports to Nurse Managers.
• Facilitate, coordinate, and conduct ongoing quality management and improvement activities.
• Compile quarterly data related to quality performance improvement indicators.
• Maintain educational records for orientation, mandatory programs, and continuing education programs.
• Plan and manage the annual Competency Assessment process of staff.
• Serve as an education consultant to nursing personnel.
• Function as a Nurse Planner within the United Health Services Approved Provider Unit for Continuing Nursing Education.
• Participate in a minimum of one professional nursing organization.
• Participate in hospital-wide educational activities.
• Participate in the Clinical Ladder Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week.
• Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
• From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge.
• We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards.
• When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.
• With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads.
• We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level